Chablis Grand Cru - Valmur - François Raveneau 2023
The estate
François Raveneau is a renowned family producer located in the Chablis subregion of Burgundy. The estate has built its reputation on its vibrant, mineral-driven Chardonnays, made from grapes sourced from carefully selected small parcels among the finest vineyards in the appellation.
Isabelle and Maxime Raveneau, third-generation cousins, now run the estate, supported by their fathers, brothers Bernard and Jean-Marie, who recently retired but continue to take an active role in the vineyards and cellar. Before retiring, the two brothers successfully perpetuated the ancestral traditional viticultural and winemaking techniques established by their father and founder, François Raveneau, before handing over to their children.
Today, the estate covers 10 hectares of vineyards spread across three sites classified as Grand Cru and six classified as Premier Cru. These include small parcels in Blanchot, Les Clos and Valmur, as well as Montée de Tonnerre, Les Vaillons, Les Butteaux, Le Chapelot, Montmains and La Forêt. The estate also produces a Chablis Villages and a Petit Chablis.
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Format: 75cl |
Country: France |
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| Region: Burgundy |
Farming: traditional agriculture |
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| Grape variety: Chardonnay |
Tasting: The 2023 vintage has the vibrant acidity and mineral structure for which Valmur is renowned, with floral and citrus notes that reflect the perfect exposure of this limestone amphitheater. This is a Grand Cru for those who appreciate subtlety: wines that grow in complexity over the hours spent in the glass, that pair better with delicate shellfish than with rich sauces, and that prove aging potential does not necessarily require obvious power. Perfect for patient cellaring for more than 15 years under good conditions. |
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| Contractual photo available upon request |
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